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Stephens Lake Park gets redbud grove
For the past year, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department’s forestry program has been working to plant a large redbud grove just east of the lake.
Missouri legislators pass — then reverse — bill to outlaw chemical abortions
A provision to outlaw chemical abortions was slipped into a bill that was unanimously passed through the state Senate on Tuesday. But it was not supposed to be there, so said the bill’s sponsor who got the Senate to reverse its action, only after reporters began to raise questions.
What's up with that? MU Power Plant smoke part of normal procedure
The black smoke coming from the MU Power Plant’s stacks Tuesday morning was caused by the startup of a boiler being placed back online, according to Phil Shocklee, MU’s associate director of campus facilities.
Rock Bridge students talk with Noam Chomsky
About 80 Rock Bridge students talked on the phone Tuesday with renowned linguist and activist Noam Chomsky.
Blindfolded students find their way around campus
MU professor Ronn Phillips used an exercise from one of his old teachers to teach his students about environmental perception.
MU Extension course helps new farmers
Grow Your Own Farm meets once a week and links new farmers to established producers in their community who can offer advice.
Never forget: Holocaust Memorial Week event held
The Graveyard Memorial Drive is held during Holocaust Memorial Week.
Capital Road tax discussion will take place Wednesday
The time has come for Boone County officials to talk about whether they need more tax money for roads. That will be the topic when Boone County commissioners meet at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in their chambers at the Roger B. Wilson Boone County Government Center.
MU student newspaper awards first scholarship
The Maneater awarded its first student journalist scholarship Tuesday, $500 to staff member Justin C. Myers.
Bill to reverse tax increase on nonresidents gets OK from lawmakers
The increase put Missouri at odds with Kansas, where officials threatened to retaliate by raising taxes on Missourians who commute there to work.
Boy Scouts announce national service project
The organization’s largest project since World War II will involve about 5,000 Scouts in forest conservation efforts.
Fuel price provision in biodiesel bill debated
At issue was a provision designed to protect consumers from having to pay higher prices at the pump.
Amtrak gets subsidies to keep Missouri train
House and Senate budget negotiators agreed to provide $8 million to avoid eliminating one train between St. Louis and Kansas City.
Couple escapes early morning house fire
The fire in southwest Columbia caused an estimated $170,000 in damage.
Plants unscathed by cold, gardeners say
Some said their yards were free of frost, and others said if any damage did occur, it might take a while to show up.
Bill on car dealer suits headed to Blunt
The bill only affects lawsuits filed under a state law dealing with deception, false promises and misrepresentation.
State workers to get 3 percent pay raise
House and Senate budget negotiators agreed on the pay hike today, to begin with the new state budget July 1.
Earth Day little more than a fashion statement
Environmentalism and conservation are admirable qualities, but they shouldn’t be practiced for the sake of being cool.
Hickman athlete goes full speed on and off track
Bianca Aaron, a jumper and middle distance runner for the Kewpies, is the president of her senior class and is involved in enough student organizations to make even the most exclusive universities do a double-take when they see her application.
Tigers women's golf team selected for NCAA regionals
This is the sixth-consecutive trip to the regionals for Missouri, and the 10th in 11 years.
